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# Types of input devices

The Input package identifies and recognizes the following types of input devices:

* [Pointers](devices-pointers.md): Devices which track positions in 2D space. This category has the following devices:
    * [Mouse](devices-mouse.md)
    * [Touch](devices-touch.md)
    * [Pen](devices-pen.md)
* [Keyboards](devices-keyboard.md): Devices with key input.
* [Joysticks](devices-joysticks.md): Devices with at least one input stick and button.
* [Gamepads](devices-gamepads.md): Devices with two thumbsticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons, and two trigger buttons. This category has the following devices:
    * [PlayStation gamepads](gamepads-p.md)
    * [Switch gamepads](gamepads-s.md)
    * [Xbox gamepads](gamepads-xbox.md)
* [Sensors](devices-sensors.md): Devices which have sensors that measure environmental characteristics such as acceleration, or orientation.

Additionally, the Input Package uses the [Human Interface Device (HID)](hid-specification.md) specification to create layouts for controls that connect with USB or Bluetooth connection.